nightsky
17-12-2008, 11:01 AM
G'Day
Just saw this warning about IE 7
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/technology/5218165/microsoft-warns-of-internet-explorer-security-flaw/
Here what it say's
Users of the world's most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed.
Internet experts say the flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords.
Microsoft is investigating the problem and preparing an emergency software patch to resolve it.
The unusual step of issuing an emergency fix is due to take place on Wednesday.
Internet Explorer is used by the vast majority of the world's computer users.
The BBC reports that the firm released a security alert, stating, "Microsoft is continuing its investigation of public reports of attacks against a new vulnerability in Internet Explorer."
It's thought other browsers, such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari, are not vulnerable to the flaw Microsoft has identified.
A senior security advisor at Trend Micro, Rick Ferguson, is quoted as saying, "In this case, hackers found the hole before Microsoft did. This is never a good thing."
Mr Ferguson told the BBC, "If users can find an alternative browser, then that's good mitigation against the threat."
But Microsoft advised against take this course of action, adding that the firm was trying to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. Microsoft reportedly says only 0.02 percent of sites are affected, and only IE7 users appear vulnerable at the moment.
Cheers
Arthur
Just saw this warning about IE 7
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/technology/5218165/microsoft-warns-of-internet-explorer-security-flaw/
Here what it say's
Users of the world's most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed.
Internet experts say the flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords.
Microsoft is investigating the problem and preparing an emergency software patch to resolve it.
The unusual step of issuing an emergency fix is due to take place on Wednesday.
Internet Explorer is used by the vast majority of the world's computer users.
The BBC reports that the firm released a security alert, stating, "Microsoft is continuing its investigation of public reports of attacks against a new vulnerability in Internet Explorer."
It's thought other browsers, such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari, are not vulnerable to the flaw Microsoft has identified.
A senior security advisor at Trend Micro, Rick Ferguson, is quoted as saying, "In this case, hackers found the hole before Microsoft did. This is never a good thing."
Mr Ferguson told the BBC, "If users can find an alternative browser, then that's good mitigation against the threat."
But Microsoft advised against take this course of action, adding that the firm was trying to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. Microsoft reportedly says only 0.02 percent of sites are affected, and only IE7 users appear vulnerable at the moment.
Cheers
Arthur